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#151 of 539 I have heard tons of people by saddaddy Jul 18, 2003 (10:41 am)
who wish they had gotten the TRD package, not a single one who wishes he had gotten the TPP. The truck is awesome without either one, though. My advice -- look around for one exactly like you want, but if you can afford it, get the TRD -- you will have a VERY capable vehicle.
#152 of 539 Thanks by sutrock Jul 18, 2003 (1:20 pm)
Thanks, guys. I can afford the TRD but just thinking practically. It's just something I don't need, however, it might be a big plus come resale time. The MSRP on the TPP is around $600-$700. That's absurd. I'm glad to hear your order took only a week. I thought it would have been a lot longer.
#153 of 539 2WD traction on snow and ice by uncleray Jul 19, 2003 (7:52 am)
I'm considering purchasing a 2002 2WD Reg cab Tacoma, but am concerned about traction and control on slippery conditions (I'm used to 4WD). Does anyone have any advice?
#154 of 539 Snow Tires by dunkmydonut Jul 21, 2003 (7:38 pm)
Uncle Ray, If you put 2 or 3 hundred pounds of sand or whatever in the bed, taction will increase, and the truck will ride better. Toys are coming standard in '03 with ABS. Pick ups do better with a dedicated set of snows in the back. Studded does better, but not all states allow them. If you do get studs, get them lightly studded. Too many studs makes the rear end feel loose on dry roads. If studs aren't allowed, get some high quaity snows such as Bridgestone Blizzaks. I have abs now, but they have been problematic, and expensive to repair. I hope you toyota guys have better luck with the abs than I did. I'm switching to Toyota because of abs. Before 03 they were an option..so I'll be looking for a low miliage 02, without the abs. They work well, I've just had enough with the high bills. Good luck to all!!
#155 of 539 Alarm / Keyless Entry programming by boluca Jul 24, 2003 (1:50 pm)
I recently purchased a 1999 Tacoma, 4x4, 5sp LTD. It has an alarm that appears to have been added by the dealer. The owner no longer had the remotes or any instructions. We were able to find a remote at the dealer that would open the door. It is marked TDS Alarm. Does anyone know how to program the alarm/ keyless entry. It now only unlocks the drivers door and I would like to unlock both doors. The dealer was able to do this after pushing the dash button several times but did not know how to program anything else. Also, when the truck is started it locks the doors and unlocks them when the truck is turned off. I would like to disable this. Anyone with programming instructions?
#156 of 539 Alarm / Keyless Entry programming by ebbgreatdane Jul 28, 2003 (12:36 pm)
boluca -   Did you try hitting the "unlock" button twice? Most keyless entry systems require you to hit the unlock button twice if you want all doors to unlock.   I did some quick searches on the web and only found another guy on a different board with the same problems as you have. : / You might try locating the manufacturer name on the head unit of the alarm system and looking them up. The dealer didn't have any instructions??? Sounds like an aftermarket dealer install to me.   jp
#157 of 539 faint high pitch noise when clutch disengaged by moi3 Jul 29, 2003 (11:38 am)
Re: my 2000 TOY Tacoma, 4Cyl, 4x4 Extended, 5 speed Manual, 43K   Problem: Sitting still (for example) when the clutch NOT depressed - this faint werring or wining sound exists. Once I depress the clutch it goes away. It can also be heard while travelling if your coasting at varying points. Are there common problems with the clutch bearings or something else? Any advise is greatly appreciated. I don't do my own work on the car nor do I know a lot.   Thanks in advance.
#158 of 539 It's the pilot bushing, I think by sc0rpi0 Jul 29, 2003 (12:31 pm)
If you hear squeaking sound while your foot is on clutch, then it's a bearing bushing, and this should be replaced quick. You should have warranty cover it. If you have squeaking while foot is off the clutch (clutch is depressed), then it's a pilot bushing, which is just annoying and otherwise harmless. I had this, it seems to depend on weather. Be careful when going to go dealer for clutch problems, they might just do the "we had to replace whole clutch" dance, and will try to make you pay.
#159 of 539 Torquing the propeller shaft by john355 Jul 31, 2003 (10:02 am)
I just bought a 2003 Toyota Tacoma. While reading the owners manual for scheduled maintenance, it appears to indicate that all trucks must have the propeller shaft torqued every 5,000 miles. Is this true? I have never had to do any maintenance on drivetrain components in other vehicle models.
#160 of 539 john by sc0rpi0 Aug 01, 2003 (6:17 am)
Haven't had to do it in 30K miles. The only maintenance I do on driveshaft is greasing (which you HAVE to do, otherwise you'll lose all your u-joints)

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